If I have one slight quibble it would be the the BBC have only released the first 5 episodes and that there is little in the way of additional features on the DVD. If they only had more faith in the product perhaps more people would experience the sheer pleasure of British comedy of the highest order.

For me you can keep the Good Life, enjoyable though that was. It can only be the modest starter to a main course fit for comedy gourmets everywhere.

Superb; brilliant; more please - and quickly!

Superb comedy to watch over and over
Review date: 2002-03-03 Rating: 10 out of 10

At last this wonderful comedy series has been released on DVD and Video. You just can't help seeing little bits of yourself and your friends in the characters! If you are feeling fed up or a bit sorry for yourself watch Martin and his long suffering wife Ann and you will soon be laughing at them and youself. I missed the original screenings and only discovered it by seeing the feature length finale. I can't wait for the release of further episodes.

Delightful warm comedy from superb performers
Review date: 2002-02-28 Rating: 10 out of 10

I've been waiting for this literally for years! This DVD has the first 5 episodes of Ever Decreasing Circles. It is gentle and sometimes hilarious comedy from a cast that includes Richard Briers(The Good Life etc)as Martin Bryce. It works so well because we are all like the central character at times- pedantic, petty and fighting for recognition but also loyal, warm and keen to do the right thing.
The series is a wonderful view of middle-class England in the 1980s and was actually made around Billingshurst and Wisborough Green in Sussex.
The stories revolve around Martin Bryce who runs all the societies in his neighbourhood until a handsome and talented new neighbour (Cambridge and brilliant at everything) moves in next door.
I heartily recommend this DVD which comes with an interview with Richard Briers. I understand the second DVD is due out soon.

Cleverly written and brilliantly funny!
Review date: 2002-02-28 Rating: 10 out of 10

Richard Briers is truly brilliant in this hilarious performance of a man living by routine. His alter ego, Peter Egan, is dashingly handsome and quick witted...a man every woman instantly falls in love with! The combination of these two hilarious characters makes for a really easy viewing and a bit of light hearted distraction from the trials and tribulations of real life.
Timeless, and with the capacity to be viewed time and time again....If you love the Goodlife or Only Fools and Horses, you will thoroughly enjoy this.I find myself smiling just writing about it!

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